Chief of Staff (Washington DC location preferred)

Chief of Staff (Washington DC location preferred)

Humanity United (HU) is a philanthropic organization focused on advancing the dignity and voice of those most affected by violent conflict, exploitation, and injustice. Established in 2008 to cultivate conditions for enduring peace and freedom, HU today focuses on systemic change across three bodies of work : Peacebuilding, Forced Labor and Human Trafficking, and Racial Justice and Equity, with a strong focus on leveraging Public Engagement across these issues. Humanity United is part of The Omidyar Group, a diverse collection of companies, organizations, and initiatives united by a desire to improve the lives of people and societies.

The newly‑created position of Chief of Staff will serve as a key change leader and connector across HU. Working closely with the CEO as part of HU’s Executive Office, the Chief of Staff will be responsible for supporting the CEO and Executive Committee (comprised of the CEO; COO; Managing Director, Programs; and Managing Director, Public Engagement & Partnerships) to focus and deliver on strategic organizational goals and priorities. The successful candidate will be an experienced executive, systems thinker, builder, and dot‑connector whose focus will be on translating the organization’s priorities into action, and ensuring these are accomplished with deep collaboration, trust, and high accountability. This role will design and maintain the systems and rhythms that enable the CEO and Executive Committee to focus on strategic direction, while ensuring efficient organizational execution. The position collaborates closely with the Executive Committee (EC), the broader Leadership Team (LT), and key members of the Operations Team. The Chief of Staff will serve as a trusted advisor, pivotal communicator, and strategic executor, while aligning with HU’s mission and values.

This is a full‑time, exempt position reporting to the CEO. A location in or near Washington DC or San Francisco Bay Area is required, with a strong preference for Washington DC. Our hybrid work approach provides flexibility for remote work; however the duties require proximity to an HU office for regular gatherings, in‑person meetings, and special events.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate the creation of annual organizational goals in close collaboration with the CEO, EC, LT, and key stakeholders; ensure progress monitoring and accountability.
• Translate CEO and Executive Committee strategic decisions into coordinated plans and track implementation across departments.
• Support the creation of clear and transparent decision‑making and prioritization processes for the EC and LT.
• Create and implement an annual roadmap for Executive Committee and Leadership Team meetings and retreats, ensuring agendas are distributed in advance and action items are followed up.
• Work with Senior Portfolio Directors and Senior Operations staff to ensure planning, internal communications, and execution of CEO and EC priorities.
• Proactively surface insights, risks, and opportunities to the CEO and EC to improve decision quality.

Culture, DEIJ, and Organizational Change

Internal Communications and Coordination

CEO and Board Support

Organizational Leadership

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Bonus

We encourage qualified candidates with informal or indirect experience to describe how their background has prepared them for this role.

Salary

San Francisco – $223,509 – $248,343

Washington DC – $201,158 – $223,509

Humanity United believes that diversity, equity and inclusion make us more successful in our work, and we are able to grow and learn better together when our team is diverse and representative of the communities we serve.

We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and staff. We encourage applications from people with diverse identities or who are members of marginalized communities.

HU is proud to offer all staff an inclusive and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, flexible spending account, 401(k) plan, paid vacation and sick time, paid parental leave, charitable gift matching, employee assistance program and mental health support via Modern Health, Calm and Headspace, commuter benefit, wellbeing benefit, phone and home internet benefit, hybrid work flexibility, and half‑day Fridays.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to fully access our benefits of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation, or describe your needs in your application.

Humanity United’s Values

We encourage all candidates to learn more about our organizational values at https : / / humanityunited.org / about /

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